tomará
/toh-mah-RAH/
will take
Tomará (will take) implies physically grabbing or picking up an object.
tomará(verb)
will take
?to grab or pick up physically
,will grab
?quick physical action
will pick up
?an object
,will catch
?a ball or illness
📝 In Action
Él tomará su maleta de la cinta transportadora.
A1He will take his suitcase from the conveyor belt.
Mi jefe tomará un avión a Madrid mañana.
A2My boss will take a plane to Madrid tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
The Future Tense
The 'tomará' form tells you that the action ('taking') will happen in the future. It applies to 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you).
Regular AR Verb
To form this future tense, you simply add the ending '-á' to the entire verb (tomar + á). This pattern works for almost all verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'tomar' and 'llevar'
Mistake: "Él llevará el libro."
Correction: Él tomará el libro. 'Tomar' means to take something towards yourself or grab it; 'llevar' means to take something away or carry it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Usted'
Remember that 'tomará' is used for 'usted' (formal you) when addressing someone with respect, like a boss or a stranger.
When referring to liquids, tomará means 'will drink'.
tomará(verb)
will drink
?liquids
,will have
?a beverage or food item
will consume
?food or medicine
📝 In Action
¿Qué tomará usted? ¿Café o té?
A1What will you drink/have? Coffee or tea?
Ella tomará la pastilla antes de dormir.
A2She will take the pill before sleeping.
💡 Grammar Points
Drinking vs. Taking
In Spanish, 'tomar' covers both 'to take' (an object) and 'to drink' (a liquid). You don't always need to use 'beber' for drinks.
⭐ Usage Tips
Restaurant Orders
Use 'tomará' when asking or stating what a third person or formal 'you' will order at a restaurant: '¿Qué tomará la señora?' (What will the lady have?)
Tomará can mean 'will make', especially when referring to making a decision.
tomará(verb)
will make
?a decision
,will adopt
?a measure or position
will assume
?responsibility
📝 In Action
El comité tomará una decisión final la próxima semana.
B1The committee will make a final decision next week.
Usted tomará la responsabilidad por este error.
B2You (formal) will assume responsibility for this mistake.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
This meaning uses 'tomar' in a figurative way, meaning 'to grasp' or 'to hold onto' a concept, like a decision or a position.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tomará
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'tomará' in the sense of 'to drink'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is 'tomará' referring to?
'Tomará' is the verb form used for three subjects: 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (the formal way of saying 'you').
Is 'tomará' used for 'to take a photo'?
Yes, in many regions, the full phrase is 'tomar una foto' or 'tomar una fotografía' (he/she/you will take a photo = 'tomará una foto').